entrelac

/ɑ̃tʁəlak/

Definitions

1. noun

A pattern of interlacing, especially in knitting or lace-making, where two or more threads or yarns are crossed to form a design.

“The intricate entrelac pattern added a touch of elegance to the wedding veil.”

2. verb

To interlace or knit in an entrelac pattern.

“She learned to entrelac the yarn to create a beautiful scarf.”

Synonyms

  • interlacing
  • knitting
  • lace-making

Antonyms

  • solid
  • uniform